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Powerful, athletic, and striking in appearance, the Bruges Fighter and Liege Fighter are prized Belgian breeds known for their strength and bold presence. Save 15% on chicks or hatching eggs now through May 21! Use code: BELGF15 at checkout.

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Barbu de Watermael

The Barbu de Watermael is a small bantam breed from Belgium that is by our reckoning the cutest chicken we’ve ever seen.

Egg Color	white
Egg Size	Very small
Average number of eggs per year	100
Table Breeds	No
Country of Origin	Belgium
Also called	Watermaalse Baardkriel
Cold tolerant	Somewhat
Year of import(s)	2019
Landrace	No
Great for beginners	No
Free-range ability	No
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio	Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing	No

Bruges Fighter

This endangered Belgian game fowl is striking in appearance and is also the cousin to the well-known Liege Fighter. The Bruges Fighter has a fierce appearance but is generally friendly toward people.

Egg Color	tinted
Egg Size	Large
Average number of eggs per year	150
Gamefowl	Yes
Country of Origin	Belgium
Also called	Brugse Vechter
Cold tolerant	Somewhat
Year of import(s)	2021
Landrace	No
Great for beginners	No
Free-range ability	Moderately.
Broodiness	Very
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio	Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing	No

Liege Fighter

Although this giant, muscular Belgian game fowl has a fierce appearance, Liege Fighters are generally friendly toward people and can be an excellent choice for the dedicated hobbyist willing to explore the extremes of the poultry kingdom.

Egg Color	tinted
Egg Size	Large
Average number of eggs per year	150
Gamefowl	Yes
Country of Origin	Belgium
Also called	Luikse Vechter
Cold tolerant	Somewhat
Landrace	No
Great for beginners	No
Free-range ability	Moderately.
Broodiness	Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio	Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing	No

Mechelen Turkey Head

The Mechelen Turkey Head is currently very endangered in its native range, and good specimens with the desired, typical heads are rare.

Egg Color	tinted
Egg Size	Large
Gamefowl	No
Table Breeds	Yes
Country of Origin	Belgium
Also called	Melchelse Kalkoen Kop
Cold tolerant	Yes
Year of import(s)	2021
Landrace	No
Great for beginners	Yes
Free-range ability	No
Broodiness	Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio	Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing	No